Where Should I Hang My Air Freshener?

Did you know 4 in 10 people use hanging air fresheners in their vehicle? What if we told you it could invalidate your insurance? 

According to GoCompare, these popular products can be viewed as a risk by insurers – they are classed as a distraction from driving, much like taking your eyes off the road to skip a song on your playlist and eating at the wheel. If it is proven that you are distracted with a hanging air freshener dangling from your rear view mirror then your insurer could potentially refuse to pay out for your claim.

We understand the importance of having a pleasant smelling interior, which is why we do not discourage the use of hanging air fresheners entirely but rather offer safer places to hang them as an alternative to the rear view mirror.

If you notice your vehicle has an unpleasant odour, we advise that you treat the situation from the source rather than disguise it. We have a wide range of carpet cleaners available that will get deep into fibres to release dirt, leaving your interiors feeling and smelling cleaner. And if you require a more enhanced scent experience, we offer a variety of fun spray air fresheners to mask odours.

For a truly undisturbed scent-sation, we recommend CARPRO SkysBlu Air Freshener. This 8ml bottle comes with a clip to attach to your air vents, making for a delightful driving experience without the risk of an obstructed view.

Our advice when using our hanging air fresheners is to hang them without any obstruction to the driver's vision – opt for hanging these from your indicator stalks or your rear roof grab handles, and ensure to avoid contact with other objects as the fragrance oils could affect your interior plastics. You should also avoid contact with eyes, and keep away from children and animals. If your back seats are reserved for the kids and/or the family dog, we highly suggest using the indicator stalk out of their reach.